Ewing, the former Georgetown star who spent 15 seasons with the Knicks, filled in as Charlotte's coach after Steve Clifford underwent a successful procedure earlier in the day to have two stents placed in his heart. Clifford checked himself into the hospital late Thursday night with chest pain.

The Bobcats haven't said when they expect Clifford to return to the bench.

“Unfortunately, I didn't get my first win,” Ewing said. “I was nervous at first but once the game started I was able to calm down and do my thing.”